Sävsjö facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sävsjö
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Former Sävsjö lawcourt building in 2006
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 Sävsjö
Location in Jönköping
Sävsjö
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Sävsjö Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 5,122 |
| • Density | 1,166/km2 (3,020/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Sävsjö is a small town in Sweden. It's the main town of Sävsjö Municipality, located in Jönköping County. In 2010, about 5,122 people lived here.
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Where is Sävsjö?
Sävsjö is found right on an important railway line. This train track connects two big cities: Stockholm and Malmö. Malmö is about 220 kilometers (137 miles) away from Sävsjö.
A Look Back: Sävsjö's History
How the Railway Changed Everything
Sävsjö's modern story really began on October 1, 1864. This was the day the Sävsjö train station opened. Before this, Sävsjö was just a few houses. But the new railway brought many changes.
The train station helped the area grow quickly. More people moved there, and new businesses started. By 1917, the town had grown to 1.56 square kilometers. About 1,481 people lived there.
Growing Industries and Services
Many small businesses set up shop in Sävsjö. Carpenters and other wood industries were very important. The town also got a bank, a pharmacy, and a post office. This showed how much the community was developing.
Becoming a City
In 1947, two smaller areas, Norra Ljunga and Vallsjö, joined together. They formed the City of Sävsjö. Later, in 1971, there was a big change in local government. Sävsjö then became the main town for the much larger Sävsjö Municipality.
Famous People from Sävsjö
Sävsjö is the birthplace of some notable people.
- Eilert Ekwall (1877–1964) was a Swedish expert in the English language. He was born in a small village called Vallsjö, which is now part of Sävsjö.
- Jonas Bronck (1600–1643) is a very famous name. He was born in Komstad, near Sävsjö. The borough of The Bronx in New York City is named after him!
- Sam Weihagen (born 1950) is a well-known leader in the travel industry.
